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Trump now warns Nato faces 'very bad' future if allies do not help secure Strait of Hormuz.

Tяump has been threatening to collapse NATO for years. He's a bankrupt businessman - not a diplomat, and a traitor to boot.

Ed Miliband told BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme that it was "very important" that the strait be made safe for shipping, but refused to give details of options being considered by the government.

He called the strait's reopening a "priority" and said there were "different ways we can contribute, including with mine-hunting drones".

Pressed on whether the UK was considering sending drones or ships to the region, Miliband responded: "You can rest assured that any options that can help to get the strait reopened are being looked at.

UK plans to send minesweeping drones to help reopen strait of Hormuz

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/15/uk-plans-minesweeping-drones-help-reopen-strait-hormuz?CMP=share_btn_url

If the minesweeping capability involves advanced drone systems, QinetiQ's previous work could make them a candidate for support or technology provision:

UK plans to send minesweeping drones to help reopen strait of Hormuz https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/15/uk-plans-minesweeping-drones-help-reopen-strait-hormuz?CMP=share_btn_url

This is where dictatorships get a foothold:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c626ye5gq16o

What is likely to spook the markets more, the ongoing Strait of Hormuz or the President's dichotomy with the media?

It looks likely to be another turbulent trading day tomorrow.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon briefing on Friday that he was looking forward to CNN being controlled by David Ellison. I wonder why, indeed.

"The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better," ... Hegseth said.

Hegseth made the comments while criticising news coverage of the U.S. military operation in Iran, saying it was overly negative and failed to highlight the operation's military achievements.

IMO, If you have to threaten news outlets in order to get favourable coverage, you’re doing something wrong.

When he gets to the last round of declaring victory, he'll want a golden parade bus ride in.

It'll no doubt be the biggest golden bus that nobody's ever seen before!

Then he can get back to saying he wants Canada; Greenland;Cuba - and at some point Britain.

Tяump has declared victory, several times!

If it wasn't so serious it would be hysterical.

Most of us agree that Iran needed to be curbed, but Tяump's refusal to go to Congress or consult other world leaders tells me it's a smoke screen. We are told that the Iranians have enriched uranium up to 60% - far higher than they agreed to. There's no verification of this, like almost all of Tяump's claims.

It's worth remembering these are the same ilk of people who convinced the world of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction!

I remain convinced this is an unbelievably elaborate and world destructive smoke screen. The only way Tяump can stay out of prison is to invent an urgency, one after another.

Trump said he's not ready to make a deal to end the war with Iran despite the country's willingness to do so "because the terms aren't good enough yet," but declined to say what those terms would be..

He's lying, which is no surprise as it's his forte.

He's go himself, and everyone else, into something he no idea how to get out of.

He never had a plan - it's a huge Epstein involvement smoke screen.

Trump is playing games that is threatening a world war, that's no exaggeration.

China has invested heavily in Iran, particularly in the oil sector. An attack on a key economic asset like Kharg Island could disrupt oil supplies and impact Chinese energy security.

What would the US idiot do now if China attacked Taiwan?

He'd be stretched!

Even if it could be done, the aftermath of terrorist threats would be high. Remember, the Iranian regime has close links to Russia.

Russia's current dictator hates Europe, just like Tяump, particularly Britain.

Theoretically, if Russia wanted to punish Europe/Britain via a serious terrorist attack, even a dirty bomb, then they would have a very willing scapegoat in Iran.

Tяump, is a traitor not an ally.

He should be more committed to stopping the Russians creeping up on Europe.

Again (in better spelling).

Although, Tяump is, and never will be our greatest ally. The idiot has taken us to the brink of WW111 to suit his own egotistical imagery and to cover up his involvement in the Epstein files. Yes, it's that pathetic. There's no 'special relationship' and never was.

Tяump, has been disrespectful to the nations of Europe, including the UK, on numerous occasions. Now, Tяump has got t himself into something, without ever having a plan, other than boosting his midterm election prospects, that he clearly doesn't know how to get out of.

If, we and other nations were to willingly, and blindly, help out it won't generate any thanks.

He'll would only want a victory parade in a gold carriage with him, and only him, in the limelight.

Subservience to Tяump - no thanks.

Although, Tяump is, and never will be out greatest ally. The idiot has taken us to the brink of WW111 to suit his own egotistical imagery and to cover up his involvement in the Epstein files. Yes, it that pathetic. There's no 'special relationship' and never was.

Tяump, has been disrespectful to the nations of Europe, including the UK, on numerous occasions. Now, Tяump has bgit himself into something, without ever having a plan, other than boosting his midterm election prospects, that he clearly doesn't know how to get out of.

If, were and other nations were to willingly, and blindly, help out it won't generate any thanks.

Subservience to Tяump - no thanks.

Nice find, BigEgo, thanks for sharing.

It looks to be very interesting although I've only given it a skim-read for now. I will give it a more focused read later.

News report, today, sums it up:

'Britain's largest homebuilder Barratt Redrow (BTRW.L), in early February cut its dividend after earnings fell as it ramped ‌up ⁠incentives to stimulate demand.

Taylor Wimpey (TW.L), and Vistry last week warned that profit margins and demand will remain subdued in 2026, with Vistry warning that a prolonged war could translate into higher build costs and weaker consumer sentiment.

In contrast, Persimmon, which makes its own bricks, tiles and timber ​frames, issued a robust ​profit outlook even ⁠as it warned that the impact of the Iran conflict on customer sentiment "remains to be seen".

Well there you have it, cautious to say the least.

That's a bit unfair, Red.

We are not grammar police!

Fin,

No, you're the perpetual idiot,old son (or woman). You can't even be bothered to read the posts properly. Unlike you, I not only read the posts but the subtext too.

You're clearly well underwater, being a property investor, if anyone believes it, is not immunity to stupidity, clearly!

Today 10:04

Again: 'Just for the record, I never voted Labour at the last GE'

Fin,

It's easy to see you're well underwater. Hopefully, and I mean this sincerely, like many you'll be able to bounce back. I sold on Monday and will consider getting back if this goes below 260. As for education, I think it's you that needs direction in that department more so. As I said, if the unthinkable were to materialise, don't expect an economic miracle and rebuilding to happen soon. Or any support from the orange one across the pond.

Fin,

For everyone's sake, hopefully some of what you say will come to pass. However, it's very foolish indeed to call the U.S/Iranian war a side issue, that sums up your complete inability to grasp the situation. The side issue, as you flippantly call it, with the Iranians may settle.

The probability of terrorist attacks around the world will increase. Don't forget, the Iranians have close links to Russia. If Russia chose to inflict a serious attack on the western world, and it has a bone to pick with Britain, it would be very easy for them to set up a willing scapegoat. If such a thing should happen, don't expect an economic miracle and rebuilding to happen soon.